Source: A Collection of Hymns of the Children of God
in All Ages, From the Beginning Till Now.
In Two Parts. Designed for the Use of the Congregations in Union With The
Brethren's Church. (London: The Brethren's Chapels, 1754), #300, pp. 179-180.

1. I come from heaven, to declare
Good News to mankind far and near
(Said th' Angel) weigh these tidings well,
Which I come purposely to tell.

2. A little Child is born for you,
Of a pure Virgin chaste and true;
And this Almighty, weakly Boy,
Shall be the Cause of all your joy.

3. It is Christ Jesus, God the Lord,
Who will to sinners help afford ;
Your Saviour, who will make you free
From all your sin and misery.

4. He brings along salvation's store,
Which God the Father did before
Appoint for all, that to him cleave,
To life, since they on Him, believe.

5. And now observe the signs with care,
The signs, poor rags and manger are;
There you will find the Infant King,
Whose pow'r upholdeth ev'ry thing.

6. Let us rejoice with all our heart,
And with the Shepherds soon depart,
To look what Presents from above
God gives with this his Son of love.